Sold for $540,000
$540,000
538 Gainsboro Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
6beds
3,384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$554,900 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$3,455 Estimated rent
Home value
$554,900
$527,000 - $583,000
$3,455/mo
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What's special
Fabulous location and stunningly upgraded home in the desirable Drexel Park section of Drexel Hill! This beautiful brick center hall colonial has been impeccably maintained and upgraded by its current owner and has over 3000 sq. ft. of living space! Enter into the gracious foyer which leads to a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a bright sunroom, (all new windows in 2021), a fabulous updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a Hallman 40 inch Chrome Trim Italian Range Duel Fuel, and convection stove, custom hood, and a custom porcelain farm sink. Completing the first floor is an incredible family room with skylights and a full bathroom. The family room features a door that exits out to a brand new paver patio (2024) that has a drainage system and a vinyl fence offering total privacy! the second floor features 4 corner bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, and a totally renovated hall bathroom, (2023), with a glass enclosed walk-in shower with built in bench, and floor to ceiling porcelain tile! The third floor features 2 more large bedrooms and renovated hall bathroom, (2023), which features a Thomasville vanity and a solid surface countertop. Both the 2nd floor bathroom and 3rd floor bathroom were completely gutted and have new plumbing, new electrical wiring , exhaust fans, and Delta fixtures. The basement is full and has tremendous possibilities and has an abundance of storage space! Other features include: a new 200 amp service, (2021), New widened driveway and retaining wall with LED lights (2021), new double hung windows throughout, (2020), 4 Ductless Mini-Splits, (2020), new stairs to garage loft and new garage windows, (2022) .All these upgrades and you get an extra lot too for the family to enjoy! Schedule your appointment today, this home is very special - all you need to do is unpack your bags! Overnight notice required for all appointments.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 05:48am
Listed by:
MADELINE O'Fria 610-304-0884,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Robin Gordon, AB049690L
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Yassya Sventskaia, RS325646
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2088242
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Multi Units, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,384
- Total interior livable area: 3,384 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,384
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Driveway, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 75.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 16090053000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Drexel Hill
- Subdivision: Drexel Park
- Municipality: UPPER DARBY TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $540,000-3.6%$160/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Contingent | $559,900$165/sqft |
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| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $559,900+60%$165/sqft |
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| 7/10/2020 | Listing removed | $350,000$103/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Haverford Sales Office #PADE517702 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2020 | Price change | $350,000-4.1%$103/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford #PADE517702 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,871 +3.5% | $339,770 |
| 2024 | $14,369 +1% | $339,770 |
| 2023 | $14,234 +2.8% | $339,770 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19026
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillcrest El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Drexel Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Upper Darby Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Upper Darby
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$554,900

